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Loxahatchee Groves to explore transfer‑station option for vegetative debris and manure
Summary
Council discussed whether the town should host a transfer station for vegetative debris and manure hauling, weighing potential revenue against odour, DEP setbacks, county/SWA roles and selective enforcement concerns; members asked staff to explore the option within six months.
Councilors and residents at a Town of Loxahatchee Groves workshop spent substantial time debating whether the town should pursue a transfer station for vegetative debris and manure hauling, an idea proponents say could reduce illegal dumping and generate revenue while opponents raised environmental, odour and permitting concerns.
An unidentified council member proposed studying the feasibility of locating a transfer station on Southern Boulevard and asked staff to explore the option over the next six months. "Explore in the next 6 months the possibility of putting a transfer station for vegetative debris and manure hauling on Southern Boulevard," the speaker said, prompting extensive discussion…
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